DemocracyGA

Intentional progressives clear about our values. We REJECT #votersuppression + objectively assess information, candidates, & Govt's to ensure it is for ALL PPL

[Patton Oswalt @pattonoswalt]

Could everyone PLEASE stop sharing this video of Michael Lofthouse? He’s the founder & CEO of Solid8, a tech company based in San Francisco. If it goes viral it could hurt Michael Lofthouse and Solid8, his company. Let’s all be nice to Michael Lofthouse and Solid8.

[IG: Georgia Shift @GeorgiaShift]

❗️ 🗣 Hey! Our right to vote is sacred. Don’t let them take away our rights. If you cast a provisional ballot on Tuesday in Georgia, go to your county election office ASAP to validate your ballot: https://t.co/s0uFs4nziZ

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[DemocracyGA @DemocracyGa]

Rural south Georgia was rough terrain yesterday. Legacy #votersuppression and intimidation at work in these parts of the state. We have a lot to learn here. It matters that we build orgs and find a path here to build a statewide coalition for the long haul. #truthhurts #gapol

[DemocracyGA @DemocracyGa]

We also lost 138 -- the only legislative district in the country that went for Trump and flipped from R to D simultaneously in '16. That's rough. #TruthHurts #gapol #ElectionResults2018

[DemocracyGA @DemocracyGa]

We lost 117 and 119 in Athens -- two seats that flipped in special elections in 2017 in the Athens area. We knew keeping both would be a huge challenge, but losing both stings. There will be a lot to learn there. #gapol #ElectionResults2018

[DemocracyGA @DemocracyGa]

These wins mean big shifts in power in the legislature at the delegation level - which can help us stop attempts at cityhood, redrawing maps and other nefarious paths to hoard partisan political power. These are all wins. #gapol #ElectionResults2018 #Gerrymandering

[DemocracyGA @DemocracyGa]

In the House, we netted 11 seats. ELEVEN. (Districts 37, 40, 48, 50, 51, 54, 79, 80, 95, 102, 105, 107, 108, and 111). These wins largely overlap with our wins in the Senate. This was our plan, and it worked! #gapol #ElectionResults2018

[DemocracyGA @DemocracyGa]

Three big wins. The terrain: Cobb, Fulton, Dekalb and Gwinnett Counties, or as we lovingly refer to it “NoMATS” (North Metro Atlanta Suburbs). #gapol #ElectionResults2018

[DemocracyGA @DemocracyGa]

Sally Harrell handily knocked off a longtime R incumbent in SD40. And Zahra Karinshak won by a comfortable margin in SD 48. #gapol #ElectionResults2018

[DemocracyGA @DemocracyGa]

For the 2017-2018 cycle, we netted three Senate pickups: Jen Jordan won a special election last December to flip SD6 and won her first reelect by a landslide last night. @bluestein @politicalinsidr #gapol #ElectionResults2018

[DemocracyGA @DemocracyGa]

In neighboring CD7, you may have seen that Cook & @MSNBC called it for Dem @Carolyn4GA7, but then walked it back. She appears to be down now by about 2,000 votes. Again, nail biter. #gapol #ElectionResults2018

[DemocracyGA @DemocracyGa]

At the legislative level, simply put: This was the best night for Democratic candidates in the Georgia legislature in 20 years. #gapol #ElectionResults2018

[DemocracyGA @DemocracyGa]

Congressionals: Nail biters here. @LucyWins2018 in CD6 won! While we're waiting on last ballots to be counted, this is such a huge pick-up. #gapol #ElectionResults2018

[DemocracyGA @DemocracyGa]

Here's a point to note...down ballot statewide, two candidates - John Barrow for Secretary of State and Lindy Miller for Public Service Commission - have forced runoffs with their Republican opponents. #gapol #ElectionResults2018 @bluestein @politicalinsidr

[DemocracyGA @DemocracyGa]

Don't lose sight (or hope!) - we have come miles. Four years ago, we lost statewide by more than 200,000. The gap is closing, we've laid new groundwork. This is huge. #gapol #ElectionResults2018

[DemocracyGA @DemocracyGa]

And know this: uncounted #provisionalballots = #votersuppression. It matters that they're counted. You should be mad as hell if they aren't. @bluestein @politicalinsidr #gapol #ElectionResults2018

[DemocracyGA @DemocracyGa]

Don't forget - this cycle = waaaaay more #GOTV and voter contact to likely Dem voters than in past cycles. The campaigns and groups on the ground are positioned and will work hard to make sure everyone's vote is counted. #gapol #ElectionResults2018

[DemocracyGA @DemocracyGa]

To force a run-off, Kemp has to drop below 50%. So Abrams need to close the gap by ~15,000 votes or so. That's probably a stretch, but not out of reach. #gapol #ElectionResults2018

[DemocracyGA @DemocracyGa]

Hey Guys! We are still in this. Right now, @BrianKempGA is at 50.36% of the vote. @staceyabrams has not conceded. We are watching closely. #gapol #ElectionResults2018

[DemocracyGA @DemocracyGa]

Something else that's too close to call: It's plausible that more black voters voted in 2018 than 2016. Unreal. #electionnight #gapol @bluestein @JohnnyIK